Leica Zeno GG04 User manual

Leica Zeno GG04
User Manual
Version 1.0
English
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Leica Zeno GG04, Introduction 2
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica GG04 GNSS instrument.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up
the product and operating it. Refer to "1 Safety Directions" for further information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
Product Identifica-
tion
The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
Always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica
Geosystems authorised service centre.
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license.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Validity of this
manual
This manual applies to all models of the GG04 GNSS instrument. Where there are
differences between the various instruments they are clearly described.
Available documen-
tation
Refer to the myWorld web page for all GG04 documentation/software:
• https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com
Name Description/Format
Leica GG04
Quick Guide
Provides an overview of the product together with tech-
nical data and safety directions. Intended as a quick
reference guide.

Leica GG04
User Manual
All instructions required in order to operate the product
to a basic level are contained in the User Manual.
Provides an overview of the product together with tech-
nical data and safety directions.
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Leica Zeno GG04, Table of Contents 4
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Safety Directions 5
1.1 General Introduction 5
1.2 Definition of Use 5
1.3 Limits of Use 6
1.4 Responsibilities 6
1.5 Hazards of Use 6
1.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 9
1.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 11
2 Description of the System 12
2.1 General Information 12
2.2 System Components 12
2.3 Data Collection 13
2.4 Power Concept 14
2.5 LeicaZeno GIS Software 14
2.6 Accessories 14
3 Operation 15
3.1 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys 15
3.2 Batteries 15
3.2.1 Operating Principles 15
3.2.2 Battery for GG04 16
3.3 Equipment Setup as a Real-Time Rover 17
3.3.1 Setup with LeicaZeno GIS Hardware and Software 17
3.3.2 Setup with Third-Party Android Mobile Devices 18
3.4 Connection with LeicaZeno GIS Software 19
3.5 Correction Service Spot Lite and Spot Prime (PPP) 19
4 Care and Transport 20
4.1 Transport 20
4.2 Storage 20
4.3 Cleaning and Drying 20
5 Technical Data 21
5.1 Tracking Characteristics GG04 21
5.2 Accuracy 21
5.3 Technical Data 22
5.4 Conformity to National Regulations 24
5.4.1 Dangerous Goods Regulations 25
6 Software Licence Agreement 26
Appendix A Firmware Upgrade 27
Appendix B Pin Assignments and Sockets 28
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1 Safety Directions
1.1 General Introduction
Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the
person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.
The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these
directions and adhere to them.
About Warning
Messages
Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instrument. They
appear wherever hazards or hazardous situations can occur.
Warning messages...
• make the user alert about direct and indirect hazards concerning the use of the
product.
• contain general rules of behaviour.
For the users‘ safety, all safety instructions and safety messages shall be strictly
observed and followed! Therefore, the manual must always be available to all persons
performing any tasks described here.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardised signal words for iden-
tifying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property damage. For
your safety, it is important to read and fully understand the following table with the
different signal words and their definitions! Supplementary safety information
symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as supplementary text.
1.2 Definition of Use
Intended use • Measuring raw data using carrier phase and code signal from GNSS satellites.
• Computing with software.
• Recording measurements.
• Recording GNSS and point related data.
• Carrying out measurement tasks using various GNSS measuring techniques.
• Data communication with external appliances.
Type Description
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
use which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
use which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
use which, if not avoided, may result in appreciable material,
financial and environmental damage.
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as
they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and
efficient manner.
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Reasonably fore-
seeable misuse
• Use of the product without instruction.
• Use outside of the intended use and limits.
• Disabling safety systems.
• Removal of hazard notices.
• Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this is permitted
for certain functions.
• Modification or conversion of the product.
• Use after misappropriation.
• Use of products with recognizable damages or defects.
• Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval
of Leica Geosystems.
• Inadequate safeguards at the working site.
• Controlling of machines, moving objects or similar monitoring application without
additional control and safety installations.
1.3 Limits of Use
Environment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: not
suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments.
DANGER Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in
hazardous areas, or close to electrical installations or similar situations by the person
in charge of the product.
1.4 Responsibilities
Manufacturer of
the product
Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosys-
tems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original
accessories, in a safe condition.
Person responsible
for the product
The person responsible for the product has the following duties:
• To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the
user manual.
• To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions.
• To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention.
• To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application
becomes unsafe.
• To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the operation of
the product are respected.
1.5 Hazards of Use
DANGER Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles, levelling staffs and
extensions in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical
railways.
Precautions:
Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to work in this
environment, first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical instal-
lations and follow their instructions.
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DANGER If the product is used with accessories, for example on masts, staffs, poles, you may
increase the risk of being struck by lightning. Danger from high voltages also exists
near power lines. Lightning, voltage peaks, or the touching of power lines can cause
damage, injury and death.
Precautions:
• Do not use the product in a thunderstorm as you can increase the risk of being
struck by lightning.
• Be sure to remain at a safe distance from electrical installations. Do not use the
product directly under or close to power lines. If it is essential to work in such an
environment contact the safety authorities responsible for electrical installations
and follow their instructions.
• If the product has to be permanently mounted in an exposed location, it is advis-
able to provide a lightning conductor system. A suggestion on how to design a
lightning conductor for the product is given below. Always follow the regulations in
force in your country regarding grounding antennas and masts. These installations
must be carried out by an authorised specialist.
• To prevent damages due to indirect lightning strikes (voltage spikes) cables, for
example for antenna, power source or modem should be protected with appro-
priate protection elements, like a lightning arrester. These installations must be
carried out by an authorised specialist.
• If there is a risk of a thunderstorm, or if the equipment is to remain unused and
unattended for a long period, protect your product additionally by unplugging all
systems components and disconnecting all connecting cables and supply cables, for
example, instrument - antenna.
WARNING During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures there is a danger of
accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental conditions
around, for example obstacles, excavations or traffic.
Precautions:
The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the existing
dangers.
WARNING Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations, for example
in traffic, on building sites and at industrial installations.
Precautions:
Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured. Adhere to the regulations
governing safety, accident prevention and road traffic.
WARNING If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you may
increase the risk of being struck by lightning.
Precautions:
Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.
WARNING High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause
leakage, fire or explosions of the batteries.
Precautions:
Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures. Do
not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.
WARNING If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jewellery, keys,
metallised paper or other metals, the battery can overheat and cause injury or fire, for
example by storing or transporting in pockets.
Precautions:
Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects.
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WARNING Incorrect fastening of the external antenna to vehicles or transporters poses the risk
of the equipment being broken by mechanical influence, vibration or airstream. This
may result in accident and physical injury.
Precautions:
Attach the external antenna professionally. The external antenna must be secured
additionally, for example by use of a safety cord. Ensure that the mounting device is
correctly mounted and able to carry the weight of the external antenna (>1 kg) safely.
WARNING If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
• If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may impair health.
• If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and cause
poisoning, burning, corrosion or environmental contamination.
• By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised persons to
use it in contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves and third parties to
the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination.
Precautions:
Product-specific treatment and waste management information can be received from
your Leica Geosystems distributor.
WARNING Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair these prod-
ucts.
CAUTION If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is
subjected to mechanical shock, for example blows or falling, the product may be
damaged or people can sustain injury.
Precautions:
When setting up the product, make sure that the accessories are correctly adapted,
fitted, secured, and locked in position.
Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.
CAUTION During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate
mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
Before shipping the product or disposing of it, discharge the batteries by running the
product until they are flat.
When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the product must
ensure that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are
observed. Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight
transport company.
The product must not be disposed with household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national
regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel.
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Lightning conduc-
tors
Suggestion for design of a lightning conductor for a GNSS system:
1) On non-metallic structures
Protection by air terminals is recommended. An air terminal is a pointed solid or
tubular rod of conducting material with proper mounting and connection to a
conductor. The position of four air terminals can be uniformly distributed around
the antenna at a distance equal to the height of the air terminal.
The air terminal diameter should be 12 mm for copper or 15 mm for aluminium. The
height of the air terminals should be 25 cm to 50 cm. All air terminals should be
connected to the down conductors. The diameter of the air terminal should be kept
to a minimum to reduce GNSS signal shading.
2) On metallic structures
Protection is as described for non-metallic structures, but the air terminals can be
connected directly to the conducting structure without the need for down conduc-
tors.
Air terminal
arrangement, plan
view
Grounding the
instrument/antenna
1.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC
Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product
to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electro-
static discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to
other equipment.
WARNING Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other
equipment may be disturbed.
a) Antenna
b) Support structure
c) Air terminal
GS_039
a
b
c
a) Antenna
b) Lightning conductor array
c) Antenna/instrument connection
d) Metallic mast
e) Connection to earth
GS_040
e
d
c
a
b
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CAUTION There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is
used with accessories from other manufacturers, for example field computers,
personal computers or other electronic equipment, non-standard cables or external
batteries.
Precautions:
Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems. When
combined with the product, they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guide-
lines and standards. When using computers or other electronic equipment, pay atten-
tion to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufac-
turer.
CAUTION Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measure-
ments.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that the
product may be disturbed by intense electromagnetic radiation, for example, near
radio transmitters, two-way radios or diesel generators.
Precautions:
Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.
CAUTION If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two
ends, for example external supply cables, interface cables, the permitted level of elec-
tromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other products
may be impaired.
Precautions:
While the product is in use, connecting cables, for example product to external battery,
product to computer, must be connected at both ends.
Bluetooth Use of product with Bluetooth:
WARNING Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installations,
in medical devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in aircraft. It can also
affect humans and animals.
Precautions:
Although the product meets in combination with radio or digital cellular phone devices
recommended by Leica Geosystems the strict regulations and standards which are in
force in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that
other equipment may be disturbed or that humans or animals may be affected.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in the vicinity
of filling stations or chemical installations, or in other areas where an explosion
hazard exists.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices near to
medical equipment.
• Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in aircraft.
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1.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.
WARNING
WARNING This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe (B) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Labelling GG04
Labelling internal
battery GEB212
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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This device contains
a transmitter:
IC: 5325A-0946
FCC-ID: PVH0946
R 204-210003
Model: GG04
Art.No.:
123456
Equip. No.: 1234567 S.No.: 1234567
Power: 12V --- nominal / 0.3 A max.
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: 20XX
Made in Switzerland
005044_002
005044
_002
Made in China
Type: GEB212
2ICR19/66
Art. No.: 772806
7.4V /2.6Ah
10A 19Wh
XXXXXXXX-XXXXXX
A/S:[phone]
Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Li-Ion Battery
5A/130 C
S. No.:10412 전지
Manufactured by Huizhou Longji Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Leica Zeno GG04, Description of the System 12
2 Description of the System
2.1 General Information
Design The instrument
• is designed to be used on a pole. It calculates a position from the computed ranges
to all visible and activated GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) satellites.
• can be used with any existing Leica Zeno GIS hardware, like the CS25, CS25 plus,
CS25 GNSS, CS25 LRBT, Zeno 5, Zeno 10, Zeno 15 or with the following third-party
hardware in combination with Zeno Connect:
– Selected Android phones with Android version > 4.1,
– Selected Android tablets with Android version > 4.1,
– Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10 PC/Laptop.
• can communicate with Leica Zeno GIS software - Zeno Mobile, Zeno Connect (on
Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10 or Android version > 4.1) or Zeno Field.
• can be configured to track all currently available satellite systems with all included
signals (multi-frequency and multi-satellite system).
• can be used for high accuracy data collection with real-time corrections coming by
L-band satellites (Precise Point Positioning - PPP).
• can increase positioning accuracy through various correction services, like SBAS,
RTCM corrections or Spot options (Precise Point Positioning - PPP).
Special features The instrument contains several special features:
• robust instrument with integrated antenna and built-in ground plane.
• low power consumption.
• simple mounting.
• seamless integration with all available Leica Zeno GIS software.
• LED indicators for power, Bluetooth and signal reception.
• multiple upgrade options.
Firmware concept The instrument is delivered with the latest firmware version installed. If a new firm-
ware version is released at a later point in time, use the Leica Zeno GIS software on
Windows to upload this version by a Bluetooth connection. Refer to "Appendix A Firm-
ware Upgrade"for firmware upgrade of the instrument.
To ensure best tracking performance, verify to have the most recent Leica Zeno
GIS firmware installed on the instrument.
2.2 System Components
Main components The GG04 represents the so called instrument.
Component Description
Integrated antenna Receiving signals from a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite
System).
Bluetooth To wireless pair with Leica Zeno GIS hardware or third-party
hardware.
Battery The battery compartment holds the GEB212 battery for power
supply.
LEDs Indication of power, Bluetooth and signal reception.
LEMO-1 connector Supplying power and serial communicate by RS232.
5/8" Whitworth
thread
Mounting the instrument for observation.
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Interface
Do not open the instrument or remove any connector as this action impairs the
protection against water, dust and sand. Open the instrument for battery handling
without exception in dry and clean conditions only.
LED Indicators The GG04 has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the basic instrument
status.
Description of the LEDs
2.3 Data Collection
Live and raw data
collection
The instrument can be connected with Leica Zeno GIS software and Leica Zeno hard-
ware or selected Android or Windows devices to collect or verify assets in the field and
to collect raw data. Our office software fully supports the collected GG04 data either
to review and adapt or to post-process collected raw data. The setting for the GG04
smart antenna can be adjusted with different provided tools.
a) LEMO-1 connector, RS232 and
power port
b) 5/8" Whitworth thread, for
instrument mounting
c) Tracking LED
d) Bluetooth LED
e) Power LED
f) ON/OFF key
g) Battery compartment
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f
g
a) Tracking LED
b) Bluetooth LED
c) Power LED
LED LED Status Status of the Instrument
Tracking LED Yellow Enough satellites tracked to compute position.
Dark No position computed.
Bluetooth LED Green The antenna is ready to be connected to.
Blue Connection established to a Bluetooth device.
Power LED Off Power is off.
Green Power is 100% …20%.
Red Power is 20% …5%.
Flashing red Power is low (<5%).
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2.4 Power Concept
General Use the batteries, chargers and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems to
ensure the correct functionality of the instrument.
Power options Power for the instrument can be supplied either internally or externally.
On/Off behaviour • On: The instrument turns on as soon as the power supply is connected and the
power key is pressed.
• Off: To turn off the instrument push either the power key or disconnect the power
supply.
Total discharge If an instrument connected to a low powered external battery continues to operate,
total discharge of the battery can occur.
2.5 Leica Zeno GIS Software
Description All Leica Zeno GIS hardware and software can utilise the GG04 with a survey pole. The
compatible hardware includes the Zeno 5, Zeno 10, Zeno 15, CS25, CS25 plus, CS25
GNSS, CS25 LRBT and selected Android or Windows devices.
With the Leica Zeno GIS software you can do different things:
• Seamlessly connect to the GG04 smart antenna through Bluetooth.
• Compute positions.
• Configure the smart antenna.
• Collect raw data from the smart antenna.
• Collect live data.
• Configure RTK connections to improve positioning accuracy.
• Export collected data in different formats.
Refer to the respective software documentation for further information.
Leica Zeno Connect
on third-party
devices
For Leica Zeno Connect on third-party devices, the software license is included within
the purchase of the GG04 antenna. You can download Zeno Connect from the Android
app store.
For third-party devices, only Zeno Connect is available through the App Store.
2.6 Accessories
Description Extra equipment such as cables and power supply are listed in the setup sections. Any
further description of accessories is not part of this manual.
Refer to the Leica Zeno GIS Equipment List.
Internal power supply: One battery (GEB212) fits into the instrument.
External power supply: GEB371 battery connected via a cable.
OR
Car battery connected via a converter cable supplied
by Leica Geosystems.
OR
10.5 V-28 VDC power supply via a converter cable
supplied by Leica Geosystems.
OR
110 V/240 VAC to 12 VDC power supply unit,
supplied by Leica Geosystems.
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3 Operation
3.1 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys
Undisturbed satel-
lite signal reception
Successful GNSS measurements require undisturbed satellite signal reception, espe-
cially at the instrument which serves as a base. For kinematic use, be sure to select
measurement positions with best satellite reception possible. Use the instrument in
location which is free of obstructions such as trees, buildings or mountains for best
measurement results.
Centred instrument Centre the instrument precisely over the target positions.
3.2 Batteries
3.2.1 Operating Principles
First-time
Use/Charging
Batteries
• The battery must be charged before using it for the first time because it is delivered
with an energy content as low as possible.
• The permissible temperature range for charging is from
0°C to +40 °C/+32 °F to +104 °F. For optimal charging, we recommend charging
the batteries at a low ambient temperature of +10 °C to +20 °C/+50 °F to +68 °F
if possible.
• It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging. Using the chargers
recommended by Leica Geosystems, it is not possible to charge the battery once
the temperature is too high.
• For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time (> three
months), it is effectual to make only one charge/discharge cycle.
• For Li-Ion batteries, a single discharging and charging cycle is sufficient. We recom-
mend carrying out the process when the battery capacity indicated on the charger
or on a Leica Geosystems product deviates significantly from the actual battery
capacity available.
Operation /
Discharging
• The batteries can be operated from −20 °C to +55 °C/−4 °F to +131 °F.
• Low operating temperatures reduce the capacity that can be drawn; high operating
temperatures reduce the service life of the battery.
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3.2.2 Battery for GG04
Change Battery
Step-by-step
Step Description
Turn the GG04 over to gain access to the battery compartment.
1. Push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the open-lock
symbol.
2. Open the battery compartment.
3. Pull the battery from the battery compartment.
4. A pictogram of the battery is displayed inside the battery compartment. It is
a visual aid to help in placing the battery correctly.
5. Place the battery into the battery compartment, ensuring that the contacts
are facing outward. Click the battery into position.
6. Close the battery compartment.
7. Lock the battery compartment by pushing the slide fastener in the direction
of the arrow with the close-lock symbol.
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Leica Zeno GG04, Operation 17
3.3 Equipment Setup as a Real-Time Rover
3.3.1 Setup with Leica Zeno GIS Hardware and Software
Use The equipment setup is used for real-time rover with extended periods of use in the
field.
Description This chapter shows a possible pole setup with Leica Zeno GIS hardware and software.
Connection between the GG04 instrument and the field controller is made through
Bluetooth. All hardware is fixed on a Leica carbon pole in this example.
• The antenna is mounted directly using screw fitting.
• Carbon fibre poles are used. They can be replaced with their aluminium equivalent
without any change to these instructions.
Equipment setup
Equipment setup
step-by-step
a) GG04
b) GEB212 battery
c) Pole
d) CS25 plus or Zeno 5 field controller
e) AZ204, GHT55 or GHT72 pole holder
f) GHT63 pole clamp
a
b
c
d
e
f
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Step Description
1. Attach the GHT63 pole clamp to the pole.
2. Attach the correct pole holder to the clamp, according to the field controller:
• the GHT72 pole holder for the CS25 plus controller
• the GHT55 pole holder for the Zeno 5 controller
3. Clip the field controller into the holder and lock it by pushing the locking pin
into the locked position.
4. Insert the battery into the field controller.
5. Press the ON/OFF key on the field controller to switch on.
6. Insert the battery into the GG04.
7. Press the ON/OFF key on the GG04 to switch on.
8. Screw the GG04 to the top of the pole.
9. Start the Zeno GIS software on the controller and select the GG04 instru-
ment to be connected through Bluetooth.
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Leica Zeno GG04, Operation 18
3.3.2 Setup with Third-Party Android Mobile Devices
Use The equipment setup is used for real-time rover with extended periods of use in the
field with a third-party Android mobile device.
Description This chapter shows a possible pole setup of the GG04 with a third-party hardware and
Zeno Connect to utilise the position in a third-party software.
Connection between the GG04 instrument and the mobile device is made through
Bluetooth. All hardware is fixed on a Leica carbon pole in this example.
• The antenna is mounted directly using screw fitting.
• Carbon fibre poles are used. They can be replaced with their aluminium equivalent
without any change to these instructions.
Equipment setup
Equipment setup
step-by-step
a) GG04
b) GEB212 battery
c) Pole
d) Android mobile device
e) Pole holder
f) Pole clamp
a
b
c
d
e
f
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Step Description
1. Attach the pole clamp to the pole.
2. Attach the correct pole holder, depending on the Android mobile device, to
the pole clamp.
3. Clip the Android mobile device into the pole holder.
4. Switch on the Android mobile device.
5. Download and install the Zeno Connect app from the Android app store.
6. Start the Zeno Connect app.
7. Insert the battery into the GG04.
8. Press the ON/OFF key on the GG04 to switch on.
9. Screw the GG04 to the top of the pole.
10. On the Android mobile device, select the GG04 in the Zeno Connect app and
connect to the GG04 through Bluetooth.
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Leica Zeno GG04, Operation 19
3.4 Connection with Leica Zeno GIS Software
Description The GG04 is fully supported from:
• Zeno Field V3.4 onwards
• Zeno Mobile V1.7 onwards
• Zeno Connect V2.5 onwards
Consult the corresponding documentation for detailed help with software installation
and instructions.
Zeno Connect for Android and Windows can be downloaded from the respec-
tive App Store or from myWorld.
3.5 Correction Service Spot Lite and Spot Prime (PPP)
Description Spot Lite and Spot Prime are new correction services introduced with the GG04
antenna.
Both are subscription services with the correction data being received from a satellite.
Therefore, this service is an ideal solution for precise applications in areas where
mobile data connection is unavailable or unreliable and real-time high accuracy is
necessary.
With the correction service, the position accuracy will be enhanced autonomously
after a necessary convergence time.
• 10 cm and better level for Spot Prime.
• 60 cm and better level with the Spot Lite service.
The convergence phase can take up to 30 minutes to have a converged solution with
the Spot Prime option and up to 7 minutes for Spot Lite.
An L1/L2 option is necessary to use the different Spot options.
Service activation After ordering the subscription service, activate the respective Spot option once within
30 days of the order date. To complete the activation process, switch on the antenna
and leave it running in very good GNSS conditions for up to 3 hours. A stable tracking
of one of the PPP satellites is necessary for the initial activation. Once the activation
is completed, a corrected position by the Spot option is possible.
Service usage After the initial activation, the Spot option can be activated like any other correction
service. After activation, the convergence period begins, where the position accuracy
is gradually improving over time until the best possible position accuracy is achieved.
The tracking of at least one correction satellite is necessary to receive a corrected
GNSS position, during both the convergence period and spot usage.
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Leica Zeno GG04, Care and Transport 20
4 Care and Transport
4.1 Transport
Transport in a road
vehicle
Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock and
vibration. Always carry the product in its container, original packaging or equivalent
and secure it.
Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original
Leica Geosystems packaging, container and cardboard box, or its equivalent, to
protect against shock and vibration.
Shipping, transport
of batteries
When transporting or shipping batteries, the person responsible for the product must
ensure that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are
observed. Before transportation or shipping, contact your local passenger or freight
transport company.
4.2 Storage
Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if
the equipment is inside a vehicle. Refer to "5 Technical Data" for information about
temperature limits.
Li-Ion batteries • Refer to "Technical Data" for information about storage temperature range.
• Remove batteries from the product and the charger before storing.
• After storage recharge batteries before using.
• Protect batteries from damp and wetness. Wet or damp batteries must be dried
before storing or use.
• A storage temperature range of 0 °C to +30 °C / +32 °F to +86 °F in a dry environ-
ment is recommended to minimize self-discharging of the battery.
• At the recommended storage temperature range, batteries containing a 40% to
50% charge can be stored for up to one year. After this storage period the batteries
must be recharged.
4.3 Cleaning and Drying
Product and acces-
sories
• Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, moisten the cloth
with water or pure alcohol. Do not use other liquids; these may attack the polymer
components.
Damp products Dry the product, the container, the foam inserts and the accessories at a temperature
not greater than 40 °C/104 °F and clean them. Remove the battery cover and dry the
battery compartment. Do not repack until everything is dry. Always close the container
when using in the field.
Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting
cables.
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